Telkwa is a small village located in northwestern British Columbia, situated along the Bulkley River in the Bulkley Valley. With a population of approximately 1,300 residents, Telkwa serves as a rural community within the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District. The village’s name derives from a Wet’suwet’en word meaning “where two rivers meet,” reflecting its location near the confluence of the Telkwa River and the Bulkley River. The area has historically been significant to the Wet’suwet’en people and continues to be part of their traditional territory.
Telkwa functions primarily as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural and forestry regions. The community offers basic amenities including a general store, school, and medical facilities serving residents and visitors to the valley. The surrounding landscape is characterized by forested terrain and river valleys typical of northwestern British Columbia. The village’s location makes it accessible to outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and wildlife viewing along the nearby rivers and in the adjacent backcountry. Telkwa remains a quiet, predominantly rural settlement with strong connections to the traditional industries and natural environment of the Bulkley Valley region.